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Class II Recall

Amaranth Grain Organic, brand Natural Grocers, packaged in plastic bag, net wt. 1 LB (454g) UPC 0 00080 12550 1. Lab

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Amaranth Grain Organic, brand Natural Grocers, packaged in plastic bag, net wt. by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.. Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1511-2022

Action Date

2022-08-10

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

Amaranth Grain Organic, brand Natural Grocers, packaged in plastic bag, net wt. 1 LB (454g) UPC 0 00080 12550 1. Label has cooking instructions: "Preparation: RINSE 1C GRAIN. BRING 3C WATER TO BOIL. ADD GRAIN. COVER. REDUCE HEAT TO SIMMER. COOK FOR 25 MIN".

Lot/Code Info: 22-102, 22-103, 22-130, 22-194

Quantity Affected: 6351 units

Reason for Recall

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Distribution

AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-07-21

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 30 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. have FDA actions?

This is the only FDA action we have on record for Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. in our database.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1511-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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